Postdocs undertake cutting edge work in fields such as biology, neuroscience and engineering, and are a critical part of the world-class research taking place at Carleton University. However, did you know that postdocs:

earn as little as $25,000 per year with no benefits despite working full-time for the university?

work unpaid overtime and have little to no job security?

have no grievance procedure to protect them in conflicts with their supervisors, on whom they depend for their references and working conditions?

This situation is causing unacceptable financial hardships and stress, and is unsustainable.

We at the Carleton University Postdoctoral Association (CUPA) are working to change this. We are currently negotiating our first collective agreement with the university administration to improve our working conditions. Specifically, we are asking for: